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Getting a Head Start on College: Northern Essex Partners with Local High Schools
Julia McLaughlin, a 2016 graduate of Haverhill High School, earned a bachelor’s degree in…
Julia McLaughlin, a 2016 graduate of Haverhill High School, earned a bachelor’s degree in…
Good News for NECC Health Care Programs
Northern Essex Community College is expanding its health care programs, thanks to a $400,000 grant which the college recently…
Northern Essex Community College is expanding its health care programs, thanks to a $400,000 grant which the college recently…
These Recent High School Grads Changed College Plans as a Result of the Pandemic
Amesbury High School 2020 graduate Kaylin Francoeur was all set to attend a four-year private college this fall, but,…
Amesbury High School 2020 graduate Kaylin Francoeur was all set to attend a four-year private college this fall, but,…
NECC Selected to Partner with the US Navy
Northern Essex Community College (Haverhill and Lawrence, MA) has been selected as one of 119 community colleges throughout the country to partner…
Northern Essex Community College (Haverhill and Lawrence, MA) has been selected as one of 119 community colleges throughout the country to partner…
NECC Expands Career Search Opportunities for Students and Alumni
In July, Northern Essex became the first community college in Massachusetts to adopt Handshake, a career network that is comprised of 500,000…
In July, Northern Essex became the first community college in Massachusetts to adopt Handshake, a career network that is comprised of 500,000…
NECC Welcomes New Director of Corporate & Community Education
Northern Essex Community College’s new Director of Corporate and Community Education, Alex Rodriguez of Melrose, Massachusetts, has experience as a business professor, economic development strategist,…
Northern Essex Community College’s new Director of Corporate and Community Education, Alex Rodriguez of Melrose, Massachusetts, has experience as a business professor, economic development strategist,…
With a Headstart on College, These Students Graduate Early and Debt-free
Eighteen recent Haverhill and Lawrence High School graduates, who are enrolled at Northern Essex Community College this fall, will…
Eighteen recent Haverhill and Lawrence High School graduates, who are enrolled at Northern Essex Community College this fall, will…
Governor Baker Appoints Methuen Business Leader Chair of NECC Board of Trustees
Jennifer A. Borislow, founding principal of Borislow Insurance of Methuen, was recently named chairwoman to the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees by Massachusetts…
Jennifer A. Borislow, founding principal of Borislow Insurance of Methuen, was recently named chairwoman to the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees by Massachusetts…
NECC Announces Plans for Spring Semester 2021
Northern Essex Community College’s Spring Semester, which begins Jan 20, 2021, will be almost fully online, according to a recent announcement by college leadership. It’s likely that 90% of courses will be delivered online. Only those courses that require a…
Northern Essex Community College’s Spring Semester, which begins Jan 20, 2021, will be almost fully online, according to a recent announcement by college leadership. It’s likely that 90% of courses will be delivered online. Only those courses that require a…
NECC Opens Lupoli Family Culinary Arts Institute in Haverhill with Noncredit Courses This Fall
The opening of Northern Essex Community College’s Lupoli Family Institute of Culinary Arts this fall will help downtown Haverhill, already…
The opening of Northern Essex Community College’s Lupoli Family Institute of Culinary Arts this fall will help downtown Haverhill, already… Past articles by year
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Northern Essex Student Honored as ’25-26 Newman Civic Fellow
Haverhill, MA (September 10, 2025) — Recent Northern Essex Community College Outstanding Graduating Student Awardee caitlin little has a new honor to add to her impressive resume. Thirty-eight students from 38 states, Washington, D.C., and Mexico make up this year's… Faculty & Staff »
Eighteen NECC Professors Transform Courses with AI and Open Educational Resources
Haverhill, MA (August 4, 2025) — Over the summer, 18 Northern Essex Community College faculty members have been working to expand student access to free, relevant textbooks and course materials. Those materials are known as Open Educational Resources (OER), and… Campus & Community »
Two New Members Join the NECC Board of Trustees
Haverhill, MA (September 8, 2025) — The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees welcomed two new members at its September meeting, following Governor Maura Healey’s appointment of Dr. Zandra Kelley and the election of Melissa Horne. “We’re so excited… Programs »
Two Additional Programs Offered in Innovative CBE Model
Haverhill and Lawrence, MA (August 12, 2025) — Northern Essex Community College continues to be a leader in academic innovation with the addition of two more programs offered entirely in the Competency-Based Education model. CBE is an approach that focuses… Events »
NECC Theater Presents: All in the Timing
Haverhill, MA (September 3, 2025) — Northern Essex Community College and NECC Theater are proud to present this fall's production: All in the Timing. The show is a collection of one-act comedic plays by David Ives, known for its witty,… Most Viewed Stories
- NECC Theater Presents: All in the Timing
- New Academic Year Begins with Convocation
- Local Police Officers Graduate from the MPTC-NECC Police Academy
- Two New Members Join the NECC Board of Trustees
- Leaders of MA Hispanic Serving Institutions Stand Together in Opposing Federal Lawsuit
- Northern Essex Student Honored as '25-26 Newman Civic Fellow
